By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A human rights complaint filed against the Town of Claresholm by a former town councillor has been dismissed. At its Jan. 28 meeting, Claresholm town council reviewed a report from administration stating on Jan. 23, 2018, a complaint was filed against the Town of Claresholm with the Alberta Human Rights Commission stating that the … Read more…
Four Southern Alberta song writers, including three with local roots, performed live original music downtown at Fresh Sugar on Saturday night, Jan. 26. From left are Cody Hall, who grew up at Stavely and now lives in Lethbridge; Lonni Robley (née Ewing), who grew up at Claresholm, and now lives in Calgary and Charlie Ewing, of Claresholm. The fourth song … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It will be a chance to see what products and services local businesses and beyond have to offer, all under one roof. The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce is holding their annual Trade Expo and Consumer Fair this weekend at the Claresholm Community Centre. The doors open on Friday afternoon, Feb. 1, at … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer As the Claresholm Arts Society’s production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” recedes into the distance, one lingering question remains: what is going to happen to that car? The car was undoubtedly one of the stars of the show. For those who were unable to see “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”, the car is a major … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was a chance to help people and see a different part of the world. Rhianne den Toom, a nurse at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre, spent almost a month volunteering with Samaritan’s Purse at Kapsowar Hospital in Kenya. “I got a chance to do a lot of different things,” she said. When … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Elder abuse can take several different forms, and there are resources in the community to combat it. The Claresholm Coordinated Community Response to Elder Abuse gave a public information session at the seniors’ drop-in centre on Thursday, Jan. 24 to outline the types of elder abuse, and the resources available in the community and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It has been an exciting journey for a local singing sensation, all leading up to the release of her debut single this week. “It’s been an awesome year,” said Stavely native Mariya Stokes. She participated in Project WILD, which is a professional development program designed to educate, promote, develop and launch the careers of … Read more…